I used the original luff of 27 feet - it's all about balance and keeping
the correct helm. My mainsail is 134 square feet and the jib is 130
square feet. If I want more area forward for lighter winds I have a
120 jenny, a 130 jenny, a 150 jenny and a 170 jenny to match
any wind conditions. It just so happens that in the twenty to
twenty-five knot trade wind conditions my working sails are
perfectly suited. When the winds are light and fluky like they
are in the summer here in the Keys close to the mainland the
bigger headsails come into play.

It's that simple.

S.Simon - simply marvelous!


"Thom Stewart" wrote in message ...
Hey Simple Simian,

Just really think about the main advantage of a Mast Head Rig. Just like
the rig on your "Banana Boat".

You can vary the size of the Head Sail easier and vary the trim(Shape)
better than the main

Which does bring a question to my mind. Why is the Hoist on your new Jib
so short, if you did the measuring? You know you short changed your sail
area, which is woefully short to begin with.

If you'd go back and read my adjustments about the Jib, you will find
the various Trim adjustment.

By the way, your vessel really needs a 150% headsail. With that working
Jib you'll have trouble keeping up to that Kid's sailboat with the
lollipop stick with the paper sail.

If you're going to keep that short working Jib you better add a pendant
to the tack to get the peak to the top of the mast.

Ole Thom